Stringed Collection (page 3)

Violin (wood)
1217904 Violin (wood) by Pamphilon, Edward (fl.1670-90); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: length: 34.8 cm); eAshmolean Museum; British, out of copyright

Window depicting a musical Angel (stained glass)
PC316455 Window depicting a musical Angel (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Sens, France; French, out of copyright

Plate XIX: A harp from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Jean le Rond d
STC84223 Plate XIX: A harp from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Jean le Rond d Alembert (1717-83), 1751-72 (engraving) by Benard

Giulia Grisi (1811-69) as Desdemona in Otello
CWA97291 Giulia Grisi (1811-69) as Desdemona in Otello, from Recollections of the Italian Opera, engraved by Richard James Lane (1800-72) 1836 (colour litho) by Chalon

Lute (wood)
HSC207102 Lute (wood) by German School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

A shamisen, a kokyu and a biwa, Japanese, from Musical Instruments
STC83499 A shamisen, a kokyu and a biwa, Japanese, from Musical Instruments (coloured litho) by Hipkins, Alfred James (1826-1903); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

A Christmas Carol, 1867 (red & white chalk on paper)
3614648 A Christmas Carol, 1867 (red & white chalk on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 45x37.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Antonius and Hieronymus Amati (engraving)
6011768 Antonius and Hieronymus Amati (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonius and Hieronymus Amati)

Nicholas Amati (engraving)
6011767 Nicholas Amati (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas Amati. Illustration for The Violin)

Joseph Guarnerius del Jesu (engraving)
6011760 Joseph Guarnerius del Jesu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Guarnerius del Jesu)

Gaspard di Salo (engraving)
6011771 Gaspard di Salo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaspard di Salo. Illustration for The Violin)

Victorian scrap, black musician with violin. 19th century

Jan Kubelik, Czech violinist and composer
Jan Kubelik (1880-1940), Czech violinist and composer. 1903

Gloria, 1884 (gouache over graphite)
5672892 Gloria, 1884 (gouache over graphite) by Dewing, Thomas Wilmer (1851-1938); 30.8 x 27.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; American, out of copyright

Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, playing the banjo - Tone! 1885

King Richard II and Princess Isabella of Valois
King Richard II of England and Princess Isabella of Valois, his second wife whom he married in 1396. Date: circa 1396

Company Making Music (oil on oak)
3930925 Company Making Music (oil on oak) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 35.5x52.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Company Making Music (oil on panel)
3930924 Company Making Music (oil on panel) by Verkolje, Jan (1630-93); 44x39 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Violin Player and Drinking Farmers in a Tavern, 1663 (oil on wood)
3959989 Violin Player and Drinking Farmers in a Tavern, 1663 (oil on wood) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 42.4 x 49.3 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Dutch, out of copyright

Harp (wood with brass & silver)
XBP229261 Harp (wood with brass & silver) by Celtic, (15th century); National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; (add.info)

Sailors listening to a Canta-Storia, Naples, Italy
Sailors listening to a Canta-Storia, a long narrative song, on the quay at Naples, Italy, with Vesuvius smoking in the background. Date: early 19th century

Country people dancing the Tarantella, Italy, originating from Naples. Date: early 19th century

Country people dancing on return from the vintage, Italy. Date: early 19th century

Roman people dancing a Saltarello, Italy. Date: early 19th century

Woman with a harp (drypoint)
MAL85773 Woman with a harp (drypoint) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); 39.5x27.5 cm; Mallett Gallery, London, UK; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Misses Maud and Grace Hubbard, musicians, with violin and harp. Date: circa 1908

Albert Sammons, English violinist amd composer
Albert Edward Sammons (1886-1957), English violinist, composer and teacher. 1906

Angel playing a gittern with a plectrum, detail from the crozier of William of Wykeham (c
NCO205106 Angel playing a gittern with a plectrum, detail from the crozier of William of Wykeham (c.1320-1404) (silver gilt) (see 205100-32) by English School

Japanese Musicians, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
495550 Japanese Musicians, c.1860s (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The women on the right are playing the shamisen, a three-stringed)

Travelling Singers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478530 Travelling Singers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarada-Caren, chanteurs ambulans, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

Peasant wedding, 1672 (oil on panel)
3709940 Peasant wedding, 1672 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 38.5x50 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: A peasant wedding is celebrated in an inn)

Amphora, late Archaic, c. 490 B. C. (terracotta)
3493068 Amphora, late Archaic, c.490 B.C. (terracotta) by Greek, (5th century BC); 41.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Clavicytherium, early 17th century (wood and other materials)
3492866 Clavicytherium, early 17th century (wood and other materials) by Italian School, (17th century); 170 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Harpist and Lute Player (engraving)
3646687 Harpist and Lute Player (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harpist and Lute Player)

Woman playing a guitar (engraving)
3646558 Woman playing a guitar (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman playing a guitar)

Woman playing a cello (engraving)
3646557 Woman playing a cello (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman playing a cello)

Artwork by Florence Auerbach, boy playing cello
Artwork by Florence Auerbach, boy in a medieval tunic playing a cello. Date: late 19th century

Artwork by Florence Auerbach, boy playing violin
Artwork by Florence Auerbach, boy in a medieval tunic playing a violin. Date: late 19th century

Christmas frieze, Carol Singing with Banjo

Poster, The Geisha, Japanese Opera, Dalys Theatre
Poster, The Geisha, Japanese Opera, at Dalys Theatre, London, production by Morell and Mouillot

Woman posing with banjo. 1893

Illustration, The Earthly Paradise, William Morris
Illustration, The Earthly Paradise, an epic poem by William Morris. The Three Graces title page for the 1890 edition. 1890

Royal Lyre, Ur, Mesopotamia
Royal Lyre, Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Cartoon, A Little Music. 1870

Viola, 1740 (wood)
1217901 Viola, 1740 (wood) by Wamsley, Peter (fl.1725-45); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: undefined: cm L back: 411mm; upper b: 194 mm; middle b: 143 mm; lower b)

Two musician dancers of Cambodia, South East Asia (then a French Protectorate). 1922

Man playing a guitar, Argentina, South America
Man (gaucho or cowboy) playing a guitar, Argentina, South America. Date: 1922

Musician with guitar, Algeria, North Africa. Date: 1922

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"Stringed Melodies: A Symphony of Art and Music" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world instruments, where timeless tales and captivating melodies intertwine. From the medieval courts to quaint coastal villages, from Italian masterpieces to African traditions, let us embark on a journey through the harmonious wonders that strings can create. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, the resonating chords of a violin transport us back to an era filled with chivalry and valor. Meanwhile, five young boys in Polperro, Cornwall strum their guitars under a starlit sky, filling the air with youthful exuberance. Sheet music adorns our imagination like delicate petals on a pink rose. As we gaze upon Piero della Francesca's paintings, we witness how his brushstrokes mimic the graceful movements of musicians playing violins or plucking at harp strings. Traveling across continents brings us closer to Senegal's vibrant culture as we listen to a Griot skillfully play his Kora – an instrument that echoes stories passed down through generations. The Emperor Stradivarius violin whispers secrets from its centuries-old craftsmanship while Fra Angelico's Coronation of the Virgin inspires heavenly symphonies within our souls. Even during festive seasons like Christmas, musical notes find their way into unexpected places - such as a banjo-shaped greeting card adorned with holiday cheer. And what better way to celebrate than with two violins and a viola crafted by none other than Stradivarius himself? From Agra in India emerges the mesmerizing sound of sitar strings being delicately plucked by skilled hands. Its ethereal tones resonate alongside images of yellow flowers gracing harps on cutout greetings cards or Victorian scraps featuring banjos adorned with pink blossoms. In this symphony composed by history itself, stringed instruments serve as conduits for emotions too profound for words alone.